IRIS versicolor
Supplied as bareroot plants ready for planting.
Floriferous. New blooms emerge from branching stems. A strong violet colour that fades to veined lilac. A robust Iris with creeping rhizomes. Base of the leaves flushed with purple. May-July. Ht. 80cm. Sp. 40cm. Moist soil. Sun.
Thriving alongside streams and on the edges of ponds, it will also grow happily in the border if watered well during the growing season. Ideal for those that struggle to establish bearded Irises. Clay tolerant and a good for pollinators.
